

## Create Ubuntu 22.04 Virtual machine

### Download Ubuntu Desktop 22.04 ISO

Download the official ISO for [Ubuntu 22.04](https://ubuntu.com/download/desktop).

### New Ubuntu 22.04 Virtual machine

With Virtualbox running, open the a new Virtual machine dialog. 'machine' > 'new ...'

### New Virtual Machine dialog

#### Step 1 - Virtual Machine Name and Operating System

| Input | Suggested Value |
|---|---|
| Name | ubuntu-desktop-22.04 (name used through this example) |
| Folder | default value is suitable in most cases |
| ISO Image | browse to the path of the downloaded ubuntu 22.04 ISO |
| Skip unnattended installation | true / ticked (this setup sudo group during installation) |

Select 'Next'

#### Step 2 - Hardware

| Input | Suggested Value |
|---|---|
| Name | ubuntu-desktop-22.04 (name used through this example) |
| Base Memory | 8192 MB (minimum recommended) |
| Processors | 2 CPU (minimum recommended) |

Select 'Next'

#### Step 3 - Virtual Hard Disk

| Input | Suggested Value |
|---|---|
| Name | ubuntu-desktop-22.04 (name used through this example) |
| Create a new hard disk now | 30 GB (minimum recommended) |

Select 'Next'

#### Step 4 - Summary

Review the configuration summary and click 'Finish' to commence creating the VM.

### Start installation

To start the Ubuntu installation, select the vm 'ubuntu-desktop-22.04' and 'Start'.

<figure>
  <img src="/docs/media/create-workspace-virtualbox-start-vm.png" alt="Virtualbox Start" />
  <figcaption>Virtualbox Start</figcaption>
</figure>

This will power up the VM and trigger Ubuntu's installation process.

#### Step 1 - Ubuntu CLI Selection

Select 'Try/Install Ubuntu'

#### Step 2 - Install

Select Language and Install Ubuntu

<figure>
  <img src="/docs/media/create-workspace-virtualbox-install-ubuntu.png" alt="Install Ubuntu" />
  <figcaption>Install Ubuntu</figcaption>
</figure>

#### Step 3 - Keyboard Layout

Select your desired Keyboard layout, select 'Continue'.

#### Step 3 - Update and Other Software

| Input | Suggested Value |
|---|---|
| Name | ubuntu-desktop-22.04 (name used through this example) |
| Normal or Minimal Installation  | Minimal Installation |
| Download updates will installing Ubuntu  | yes |
| Install third party software for graphics and WI-FI hardware and additional media formats | yes (adds closed source drivers and software that can't be included in Ubuntu). You need to understand the consequences of this option for your personal needs. |

#### Step 4 - Installation Type

Select 'Erase disk and install Ubuntu', click 'Install Now'

Write the changes to disks?. Select 'Continue'

#### Step 5 - Where are you?

Select your location, click 'Continue'

#### Step 6 - Who are you?

| Input | Suggested value |
|---|---|
| Your name | dev |
| Your computer's name | devpods |
| Pick a username | dev |
| Choose password | your password |
| Confirm your password | your password |

Select 'Continue'






